By Chase Roper | January 13, 2011 at 1:37 pm | No comments
Funny or Die Presents returns to HBO for its second season this Friday, Jan 14 at midnight. Will Ferrell, Brett Gelman, Seth Morris, David Koechner, Rob Riggle, John C. Reilly, Natasha Leggero and a crap load more famous funny folks will all do their part to bring you laughs--...
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By Punchline Magazine | January 6, 2011 at 11:27 am | No comments
On the heels of the premiere of Out of England 2, Ricky Gervais' newest HBO stand-up special, the worldwide comedy giant will soon hit the network again, albeit, in cartoon fashion. On Jan. 14 at 9 pm EST The Ricky Gervais Show kicks off its second season on the cable...
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By Chase Roper | December 21, 2010 at 1:29 pm | No comments
For better or worse, the Pee-Wee phenomenon is back in full swing. Paul Reubens will be bringing his current Broadway show to HBO. The special is planned to air in late January immediately following its conclusion on Broadway on Jan 2. Reubens' special will be directed by Marty...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | December 13, 2010 at 4:59 pm | 3 comments
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You may have noticed the “Ask us your comedy questions” graphic on...
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By Dylan P. Gadino | October 21, 2010 at 1:41 pm | No comments
Between television and movie deals cruising at him left and right, Tracy Morgan has been having an incredible few years. So, it makes sense that the 30 Rock star is set to premiere a brand new stand-up comedy special; strike while the iron is hot! It's coming in the form of...
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By Punchline Magazine | June 12, 2010 at 11:49 am | No comments
By Nate Billy
Robert Klein’s Unfair And Unbalanced premieres tonight, June 12, on HBO, at 10 pm EST.
What can you say about Robert Klein? He’s a comic legend, that’s what.
Klein has managed to entertain audiences for well over 40 years, and is credited with being...
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By Punchline Magazine | May 19, 2010 at 10:35 am | No comments
Really, Flight of the Conchords? Is this why your HBO show ended-- so half of you can go on to be cast in crappy sci-fi/comedy flicks?
The Hollywood Reporter today posted news confirming that Jemaine Clement is in final negotiations to play a villain in the third Men in Black...
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By Emma Kat Richardson | March 23, 2010 at 10:28 pm | No comments
Despite slightly underwhelming reviews, HBO just announced that it would renew The Ricky Gervais Show for a second season, says The Hollywood Reporter.
An animated take on Gervais's popular podcast with pals Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, the show's tone and the Brit...
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By Brendan McLaughlin | March 16, 2010 at 9:52 am | No comments
Every time a season of Larry David’s genius meta-comedy series comes to an end, fans fear it will be the last they’ll see of it.
It certainly looked that way three seasons ago, when a season finale had David making a trip to heaven. The future of the series has seemed...
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